Day Shift concludes on a triumphant note, as vampire hunter Bud Jablonski defeats vampire queen Audrey and saves his best friend Big John, who faked his death using explosives. After rescuing his wife and daughter, Bud storms Audrey’s vampire den with allies Heather and Seth. Though Seth is bitten, Big John returns to help Bud kill Audrey. The ending implies Bud has found purpose by protecting people from vampires. Having reconciled with his wife and daughter, he plans to continue “slaying” with his friends. A comic coda reveals Big John survived detonating the boat by escaping through the sewer. The finale celebrates Bud reclaiming his heroic vampire-hunting legacy. Though vampires remain loose in Los Angeles, Bud’s victory over Audrey signifies he has the skills and team to control their numbers. By balancing work, family, and friendship, Bud embodies determination and loyalty. The conclusion provides hope that humans and vampires could one day coexist peacefully, if warriors like Bud continue “kicking undead ass” with help from friends. However, Big John’s survival warns vampires remain a persistent threat requiring constant vigilance. Day Shift concludes optimistically that through sacrifice and solidarity, the forces of good can triumph over evil.